Wednesday, May 8, 2024 • 6:00 p.m. “VIP” Cocktail Hour
Russo’s on the Bay • Howard Beach, New York
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT NPDF AND CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS AND PROGRAM SERVICES THAT INCLUDE:
• Safe Cop Program • Posts $10,000 Reward Leading To Arrest and Conviction of Anyone Who Shoots at a Law Enforcement Officer
• “Operation Kids” Program • Life Saving Operations for Critically Ill Children
• Scholarship Program • Project SafeNet
Donate to the Awards Dinner
Dear NPDF Member & Supporter:
You are cordially invited to celebrate the National Police Defense Foundation’s 2024 Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6 PM at Russo’s on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, N.Y. 11414. The NPDF Executive Board is honored to announce the following distinguished honorees well deserving of recognition.
THE 2024 DISTINGUISHED HONOREES
| Person of the Year |  | Patrick J. Ryder Nassau County Police Department | Bio | |
| Lifetime Achievement Award |  | SAC Frank A. Tarentino III U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration | Bio | |
| Businessperson of the Year |  | Peter Unanue, Executive Vice President Goya Foods | Bio |
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| Distinguished Member Award |  | Dennis J. Sugrue Associate Member | Bio | |
| Det. Jack Holder Medal of Honor |  | Superintendent Mali Shoshana Israeli National Police | Bio |
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| Mario Apuzzo, Esq. Combat Cross |  | Police Officer Blake Andrews Columbus Police Department | Bio | |
| Special Achievement Award |  | Dr. Jordan Josephson NPDF Police Surgeon | Bio | |
Our annual awards dinner helps fund the NPDF and its many charitable endeavors. The proceeds to benefit the NPDF, charitable endeavors and program services that include “Operation Kids” and the “Safe Cop” programs.
The NPDF’s annual awards dinner is our major fundraiser, therefore, please support our efforts. The ticket cost is $150 and includes the famous “Russo’s on the Bay” enhanced cocktail hour, open bar, full course dinner and entertainment.
ORDER TICKETS EARLY!! It is expected that tickets will sell out rather quickly. There will be no tickets sold at the door, nor reservations taken without advanced payment. It’s simple, tickets can be purchased by calling 732-617-2330 or using the PayPal Form above. (Major Credit Cards Accepted).
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